by Carole Epp | Nov 27, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
To whom it may concern:
I am compiling information for a new book titled Wood Fired Ceramics: 100 Contemporary Artists, to be published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd. I am including with this letter a call for entries for the book.
Please post this call for entries on your website and distribute it to anyone who might be interested in submitting work for consideration. I will be happy to acknowledge your organization in the completed book if you are able to help attract talented artists.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected]
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Amedeo Salamoni
Amedeo Salamoni
Ceramics/Sculpture
Anderson and Walton Galleries Coordinator
George School
PMB 4542
1690 Newtown Langhorne Rd.
Newtown,PA 18940
by Carole Epp | Nov 24, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The 6th Arte Laguna Prize extends the applications to 30th November for the applications by mail and to 6th December for applications on-line.
The staff has taken this decision considering the large number of requests received during these days by the artists.
Sections: painting, sculpture, photographic art, videoart and performance, virtual art
Application fee: 50 € one work, 90 € two works
110 Finalists Works Collective Exhibition: Arsenale of Venice
Special Prizes: money awards, art residencies, collaborations with companies, international festivals, exhibitions in art galleries
Jurors: Igor Zanti – Art Critic; Alessio Antoniolli – Director Gasworks of London; Chiara Barbieri – Publications Director, Peggy Guggenheim Collection; Gabriella Belli – Director MART of Trento and Rovereto; Ilaria Bonacossa – Freelance Curator; Soledad Gutierrez – Curator at MACBA Barcelona; Kanchi Metha – Curator Indian Pavillon Prague Biennale; Ludovico Pratesi – Director Centro Arti Visive Pescheria of Pesaro; Maria Savarese – Freelance Curator ; Ralf Schmitt – Director Preview Berlin; Alma Zevi – Art Critic.
Info:
Arte Laguna Prize
tel. +39 041 5937242 (int.4)
[email protected]
www.artelagunaprize.com
by Carole Epp | Nov 4, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
May 5-August 19, 2012
Mulvane Art Museum
Topeka, Kansas
A juried exhibition of work by artists through their exploration in clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, beads, basketry, handmade paper and mixed media. The selection will be based upon technique/execution, quality, uniqueness of work and originality. This exhibition is open to US citizens.
Important Dates:
January 6, 2012 at midnight Application and Jury Fee submission Deadline. Enter online only at www.callforentry.org.
February 15, 2012 Notification (by e-mail)
April 10, 2012 Deadline for shipping and hand delivery
Eligible media:
Ceramics, glass, metal, fiber/textiles, beadwork, basketry, wood, handmade paper, mixed media
Fee is $35 for up to three entries, fee is non-refundable
Artists are responsible for roundtrip shipping and insurance. The Museum provides insurance on-site.
Shipping Instructions, delivery/pickup information, etc. will be sent to artists selected to participate in the exhibition.
A catalog, including a list of participating artists, several images of art works and a statement by the Juror, will be available.
CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE & AGREEMENTS
The following statements constitute an agreement between the artist and the Mulvane Art Museum. No exceptions will be made to these rules.
• Artwork must not differ from the entry images.
• Any requirements of the exhibit not fulfilled will result in disqualification
• The Mulvane Art Museum reserves the right to use reproductions of accepted artwork for the purpose of promotion of the exhibit which may include media outlets, poster, mailings and the Museum’s web site.
Reminders
Make sure your applications are complete.
Include (3 or maximum of 6) artwork images
All images are juried anonymously.
Juror
Gail M. Brown is an Independent Curator whose focus is to enhance visibility and education about contemporary craft in the larger visual arts community. She trained as a print maker at the Philadelphia College of Art, and she has been watching the contemporary crafts movement since the early 1970’s. She curates focused exhibitions which share the exceptional work of mature and mid-career artists and introduce younger makers. She also lectures and writes on craft and professional practices for emerging artists. Her impressive resume includes exhibitions curated for NCECA; the Brookfield Craft Center; the Folk Art Center of the SHCG; and U Mass Dartmouth. A selection of exhibits she has curated include: The Edges of Grace: Provocative, Uncommon Craft at the Fuller Craft Museum; Life In/Sight: The Human Experience at the Kentucky Museum of Arts & Crafts; of lineage and legacy: Jewelry & Metals at the Savannah College of Art & Design; Next Iconoclasts at the Oregon College of Art; RE/ACTIONS(s) at the Craft Alliance, St. Louis, MO; and DIS/Arming Domesticity at NCECA, Philadelphia, PA. Upcoming exhibitions include: FRESH Figurines for the Fuller Craft Museum, 2011, The Art of Seduction for Howard Community College, 2012 and A Feast of Beads for the Facere Art Jewelry Gallery, Seattle, 2012.
Contact:
Crafts National
Mulvane Art Museum
1700 SW College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621
[email protected]
www.washburn.edu/mulvane
The Mulvane Art Museum charges a 30% Commission on sales.
All works should list their sales price, if the piece(s) is/are not for sale please indicate the insurance value.
by Carole Epp | Nov 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Michaëlle Jean Foundation and EQ3 have partnered to provide a national platform for young Canadians to express themselves on social issues, to share their creative vision of a better community with all Canadians, and to acquire mentors, industry contacts and transferable artistic and entrepreneurial skills. WHAT IT INVOLVES A nationwide contest: Creative young people, aged 15 to 30, are invited to design and submit original artwork by January 10, 2012 around the theme Imagine…. a Better Community to [email protected]. Winning entries will be selected by region and become part of a limited edition Generation Art product line available for sale at EQ3 stores across Canada in the spring of 2012. One hundred per cent of the proceeds raised will be reinvested in youth initiatives, through the Michaëlle Jean Foundation. Winners will be awarded the Generation Art product featuring their winning design, a $200 EQ3 gift certificate and have the opportunity to spend individual time with EQ3 consultants! Exhibits and Blogs: To raise awareness about issues of concern to all young Canadians, Generation Art will provide a variety of platforms where participants’ creativity will be displayed. A virtual exhibit will be unveiled on FMJF’s website, www.fmjf.ca, showcasing the creative vision of a better Canada of all participants. Video commentary and blogs, featuring young Canadians take on social issues and solutions, will also be available. The exhibit, blogs and video messages will provide a rich tapestry of artwork and perspectives that showcase the unique contribution young people can make to a better Canada. Workshops and Mentorship: EQ3 will welcome young Canadians to a series of three workshops focussed on working as a team to create art reflecting the project’s theme, creativity in the world of industrial design, and selling and marketing artwork. Those unable to attend the workshops in person will be able to participate virtually through online videos. During all stages of the workshops, seasoned industrial design professionals will be on hand to provide mentorship support for participants. HOW TO GET INVOLVED For more information about the project, please visit: www.fmjf.ca/en/generation_art.php
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts 
